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Hong Kong protesters calling for democracy for the Chinese-ruled city plan to take their message to the U.S. Consulate on Sunday after another night of violence in the 14th week of unrest. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ZMS5Np

Across a river in a remote part of India's northeast, laborers have cleared dense forest in an area equivalent to about seven soccer fields and are building the first mass detention center for illegal immigrants. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LMo0Vt

Study accidentally reveals biological aging may be reversible A new study shows that scientists might be able to not only slow the process of aging but actually reverse it, Benjamin Button-style.

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma expected to file for bankruptcy after stalled settlement talks Purdue Pharma, the maker of the painkiller OxyContin, is expected to file for bankruptcy after attempts to reach a settlement over its role in the opioid crisis came to a standstill, state attorneys general involved in the talks said Saturday.

Nigeria says more people than ever are paying tax - but government revenues are not growing from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PWJOCT

Five centuries after the game was banned by the Spanish conquistadors, young Mexicans revive ulama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UyN3iz

Make-up artist Emmy Burbidge travels to Papua New Guinea to discover the truth about what’s in her make-up, and find out whether there’s a sustainable way of producing the oil used. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MOtaDa

How should firms plan for the death of a worker, when the topic is often taboo? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ll0Oi1

Millennials freak out over nationwide shortage of White Claw The nation has been "declawed" and millenials are panicking after White Claw, a brand of hard seltzer with lower calories and less sugar, confirmed a nationwide shortage Friday. 

Former inmates protest brutal beating of Florida woman by prison guards Several women spoke out Saturday against what they say is a history of physical and sexual abuse and mistreatment at the largest women's prison in Florida.

Illinois man left seriously injured after vicious bowling ball attack Police in Illinois are on the hunt for a suspect who was caught on video smashing another man's head with a bowling ball Wednesday night, an attack that briefly left the victim in a medically induced coma.

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Anthony Scaramucci defends his turn against Trump on 'Watters' World' Jesse Watters challenges former Trump staffer Anthony Scaramucci on his about face in a heated exchange on 'Watters' World.'

Reporter's Notebook: Dorian leaves wrecked homes and lives on Grand Bahama Island "We lost everything, but we are alive."

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he canceled peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban leaders after the insurgent group said it was behind an attack in Kabul that killed an American soldier and 11 other people. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2UKNoPh

Larry Kudlow talks potential trade deal with China, defends state of US economy White House National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow joins 'Watters' World.'

Eric Trump sounds off on 2020 Democrats' climate calamity Eric Trump reacts to CNN's 7-hour climate crisis town hall on 'Watters' World.'

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Trump scraps secret meetings with Afghan, Taliban leaders after deadly bombing President Trump announced Saturday that he had canceled planned secret meetings at Camp David with Taliban and Afghan leaders after the Taliban claimed responsibility for a car bombing that killed a U.S. soldier, a Romanian soldier, and 10 civilians in Kabul earlier this week.

If you were one of the millions watching BBC Parliament this week, here are some stories you may have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZK4sdO

Cara has been running her own business for a year and has even paid for her parents to go on holiday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34rkhoN

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